Muffin me up?
May 21, 2008 8:40 AM Subscribe
Looking for a healthy muffin recipe.
I am trying to get better about eating a healthy breakfast every morning. I'm really into oatmeal these days, but I'd like something different once in a while. I'm not a big fan of cold cereal, and eggs are something I like to eat for dinner.
I'd really like a recipe for healthy muffins. I don't want a fattening, sugary cake in muffin form- I'm looking for something with healthy ingredients that still tastes good. Something I can have 1 or 2 of with a cup of coffee and enjoy. With or without fruit, bran, whatever...any suggestions?
I am trying to get better about eating a healthy breakfast every morning. I'm really into oatmeal these days, but I'd like something different once in a while. I'm not a big fan of cold cereal, and eggs are something I like to eat for dinner.
I'd really like a recipe for healthy muffins. I don't want a fattening, sugary cake in muffin form- I'm looking for something with healthy ingredients that still tastes good. Something I can have 1 or 2 of with a cup of coffee and enjoy. With or without fruit, bran, whatever...any suggestions?
The gold standard in healthy muffins is the Megamuffin, but not everyone likes them. Data point: I do, toasted with low fat cream cheese they rock.
posted by methylsalicylate at 8:55 AM on May 21, 2008 [1 favorite]
posted by methylsalicylate at 8:55 AM on May 21, 2008 [1 favorite]
Banana and applesauce (or other fruit purees) can substitute for a lot of the moisture/fat in muffin/breakfast bread recipes.
posted by phunniemee at 8:59 AM on May 21, 2008
posted by phunniemee at 8:59 AM on May 21, 2008
I love this Coconut Blueberry Pumpkin Muffin recipe I recently adapted - it uses protein-rich almond flour and canned pumpkin. They are delicious.
(shameless plug for my own website, but that's where my muffin recipe lives)
posted by heatherbeth at 9:05 AM on May 21, 2008
(shameless plug for my own website, but that's where my muffin recipe lives)
posted by heatherbeth at 9:05 AM on May 21, 2008
I wish I had my banana muffin recipe with me right now to share. I modified it, and I'm sure you could modify any muffin recipe with a little experimentation. Here's what I did:
-replaced about 3/4 cup of regular flour with whole wheat flour
-added about 1/4 cup of oats
-replaced the butter with an equal amount of unsweetened applesauce
I figure I increased the fiber content and reduced the fat content in this way. Of course there would still be a good amount of sugar, but maybe you could replace any sugar with Splenda, or some other sugar substitute.
posted by All.star at 9:38 AM on May 21, 2008
-replaced about 3/4 cup of regular flour with whole wheat flour
-added about 1/4 cup of oats
-replaced the butter with an equal amount of unsweetened applesauce
I figure I increased the fiber content and reduced the fat content in this way. Of course there would still be a good amount of sugar, but maybe you could replace any sugar with Splenda, or some other sugar substitute.
posted by All.star at 9:38 AM on May 21, 2008
I don't remember where I got this recipe & I have a couple that are pretty similar but I think this is the right one . . . and it's pretty tasty. also, I don't think I ever get 12 muffins out of any muffin recipe -- but you can try!
Banana raisin bran muffins
Wheat bran, which contains insoluble fiber, is stocked in the cereal section of the supermarket.
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup mashed ripe bananas (2 large)
1/2 cup packed dark brown sugar
1 cup nonfat vanilla yogurt
1 egg
3 tablespoons canola or corn oil
1/2 cup whole wheat flour
2/3 cup unprocessed wheat bran
1/2 cup raisins
Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Line 12 cups in muffin pan with foil liners -- or lightly oil or spray with nonstick cooking spray.
Onto a piece of wax paper sift all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt.
In a large mixing bowl beat bananas, sugar, yogurt, egg and oil until well- blended. Add sifted flour mixture, whole wheat flour and bran and stir together until dry ingredients are moistened. Stir in raisins.
Divide batter among muffin cups. Cups will be quite full.
Bake 25 minutes or until tester comes out clean. Remove muffins from pan and cool on rack. Serve warm.
Makes 12 muffins
Cal 190, Fat 3.6g sat .6g, poly .9g mono 1.7g, Cholesterol 18.9g, Sodium 266.8g, Potassium 258.7mg, Carb 37.3g, Fiber 3.1g, Protein 4.8g, Vit B-6 9.5%, Magnesium 9.3%, Manganese 27.6%, Phosphorus 10.6%, Selenium 14.4%,
posted by nnk at 9:43 AM on May 21, 2008
Banana raisin bran muffins
Wheat bran, which contains insoluble fiber, is stocked in the cereal section of the supermarket.
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup mashed ripe bananas (2 large)
1/2 cup packed dark brown sugar
1 cup nonfat vanilla yogurt
1 egg
3 tablespoons canola or corn oil
1/2 cup whole wheat flour
2/3 cup unprocessed wheat bran
1/2 cup raisins
Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Line 12 cups in muffin pan with foil liners -- or lightly oil or spray with nonstick cooking spray.
Onto a piece of wax paper sift all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt.
In a large mixing bowl beat bananas, sugar, yogurt, egg and oil until well- blended. Add sifted flour mixture, whole wheat flour and bran and stir together until dry ingredients are moistened. Stir in raisins.
Divide batter among muffin cups. Cups will be quite full.
Bake 25 minutes or until tester comes out clean. Remove muffins from pan and cool on rack. Serve warm.
Makes 12 muffins
Cal 190, Fat 3.6g sat .6g, poly .9g mono 1.7g, Cholesterol 18.9g, Sodium 266.8g, Potassium 258.7mg, Carb 37.3g, Fiber 3.1g, Protein 4.8g, Vit B-6 9.5%, Magnesium 9.3%, Manganese 27.6%, Phosphorus 10.6%, Selenium 14.4%,
posted by nnk at 9:43 AM on May 21, 2008
also, seconding what All.star said, muffin recipes are pretty flexible as far as making modifications -- a little shredded carrot can add some nice texture, moisture and nutrients to many recipes.
posted by nnk at 10:05 AM on May 21, 2008
posted by nnk at 10:05 AM on May 21, 2008
I recommend poking around Hungry Girl a bit. She swears by Vita Muffins, but she also does lots of random recipe "swaps". There are TONS of them on the website and she has recently released a cookbook with a bunch of new recipes too. I'm sure you'll be able to find some tips for making a regular muffin recipe more healthy in general. Additionally, if you're trying to eat better in general, she is constantly reviewing new products that are low in calories, etc.
posted by Mookbear at 10:29 AM on May 21, 2008
posted by Mookbear at 10:29 AM on May 21, 2008
Sweet Potato Muffins
(adapted from a recipe by Did Emmons in Vegetarian Planet)
Preheat oven to 180C/350F/gas4. Oil 12 large muffin cups (or use paper cases). In a small bowl whisk together 150g brown sugar, 2 tbs honey, 120 ml vegetable oil, 1 tsp vanilla extract and 2 eggs. In a separate large bowl mix together 100g plain flour, 2 tsp baking powder, 1 tsp cinnamon, 1 tsp grated nutmeg, 1/2 tsp salt, and 450g peeled and grated sweet potatoes. Make a well in the centre and pour in the egg mixture. Stir the egg mixture gradually incorporating the flour mixture. Stir in a big handful of raisins or other dried fruit, and 2 big handfuls of chopped walnuts. Spoon the batter into the muffin tins and bake for 25-30 minutes.
posted by dogsbody at 10:42 AM on May 21, 2008 [2 favorites]
(adapted from a recipe by Did Emmons in Vegetarian Planet)
Preheat oven to 180C/350F/gas4. Oil 12 large muffin cups (or use paper cases). In a small bowl whisk together 150g brown sugar, 2 tbs honey, 120 ml vegetable oil, 1 tsp vanilla extract and 2 eggs. In a separate large bowl mix together 100g plain flour, 2 tsp baking powder, 1 tsp cinnamon, 1 tsp grated nutmeg, 1/2 tsp salt, and 450g peeled and grated sweet potatoes. Make a well in the centre and pour in the egg mixture. Stir the egg mixture gradually incorporating the flour mixture. Stir in a big handful of raisins or other dried fruit, and 2 big handfuls of chopped walnuts. Spoon the batter into the muffin tins and bake for 25-30 minutes.
posted by dogsbody at 10:42 AM on May 21, 2008 [2 favorites]
This should fit the bill as well: Carrot Spice Muffins
Don't be put off by the vegan-ness of it. I'm not even a vegetarian but these are super yummy and good for you. As good as muffins can be, in any event.
posted by indiebass at 10:55 AM on May 21, 2008
Don't be put off by the vegan-ness of it. I'm not even a vegetarian but these are super yummy and good for you. As good as muffins can be, in any event.
posted by indiebass at 10:55 AM on May 21, 2008
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Check out banana bread; the binding power and moisture of the bananas can replace a good chunk of egg and butter in the right recipe.
posted by Juliet Banana at 8:53 AM on May 21, 2008